notes to self, llc would like to thank author Marianne Williamson for permission in utilizing her quote from A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles" as a voice-over for this film.

Our notes to self® story - Positive affirmations are phrases that we say to ourselves to build confidence and train our minds. They work on the subconscious, which is most receptive early in the morning and late at night. At those times, notes to self® socks – and our other positive affirmation products - are there, improving your thoughts, your actions, and your performance…assisting you in creating the life of your dreams! 'Words make all the difference'™

One of my favorite stories is from Maya Angelou – she said that when she was about 20 years old…she was walking down the street beside her mother…and her mother stopped, turned to her and said: "Maya, I think you are the greatest woman I’ve ever met. Mary McLeod Bethune, Eleanor Roosevelt and my mother…you’re in that category." Her mother then walked across the street and got in her car. Maya said that she thought: Suppose she’s right? Suppose I am really going to be somebody?” She then decided that she would stop smoking, drinking, and cursing - and live...

My mom, Karolyn Tomasic, is the most positive person I've ever know. She also always has believed in me and has said encouraging things to me. The year before I started this business, my mom knew that I wasn’t content. She gave me a ‘tile’ that said ‘WHAT WOULD YOU ATTEMPT TO DO IF YOU KNEW YOU COULD NOT FAIL?’ That tile and thought has been on my desk ever since. Those words helped me have the confidence to start this business.

Positive thoughts and words are very important to me. Some of the most meaningful things that have happened in my life involve words…specifically encouraging words. And I’ve created a business that is all about positive words. Our company and brand is ‘notes to self®’. Our tagline is 'Words make all the difference™'. I initially thought of saying…"the words you think and the words you say about yourself and the words you use when you speak to others really make a difference"…and then I condensed it to "words make all the difference™."

I'd like to share some of the steps on this journey. I've always believed in the power of positive affirmations - phrases that we say to ourselves to build confidence and train our minds. For years, I've had positive affirmations like ‘I am confident’ all over my home and office….on sticky notes and I've written them on my bathroom mirror. This specific idea came to me on January 1st, 2011, while reading a book (on a road trip with my family...with my feet up on the dashboard...shoes off/socks on.) I was thinking about the fact that the best time to...

WDAF-TV/Fox 4's Kim Byrnes is a big fan of notes to self® Socks! So it's no surprise she interviewed notes to self, LLC Founder Laura Schmidt about her wildly popular socks. Laura tells Kim "it's all about the words," when describing why so many people love the socks, as well as new colors and positive affirmations emblazoned on the socks. Don't forget Laura's goal of putting one million pairs of socks on the public’s feet through sales and philanthropic efforts by Dec. 31, 2014! Check out all the great colors, neon hues and new words!

Open the pages to the May, 2014 issue of Thinking Bigger magazine to see the beautiful array of notes to self® Socks! notes to self, LLC Founder Laura Schmidt shares the company’s early beginnings, as well as her goal to put 1,000,000 pairs of socks on the public’s feet through sales and philanthropic efforts. What’s your favorite pair? Don’t forget to visit our fantastic retailers for your summer inventory or place your order online for lots of color and positive affirmation choices! https://www.ithinkbigger.com/walking-sunshine/

Making a return appearance on KSHB-TV’s Kansas City Live morning show, notes to self, LLC Founder Laura Schmidt introduces her new “Bride” and “Groom” notes to self® Socks! Laura also gives show host Michael Mackie a little behind-the-scenes update on the most popular, favorite sayings and new additions to her full line of socks emblazoned with positive affirmations. Need a little positive inspiration for yourself, a friend or a loved one? Check out the entire inventory and order online, or stop by any of the 1,000 U.S. retailers that carry notes to self® Socks!

KMBZ Radio Tracks the Popularity of notes to self® SocksKansas City’s news talk station 98.1 FM 980 AM charts the success of notes to self® socks across the country. Listen to company Founder Laura Schmidt’s story and check out all her latest additions to the complete inventory!

Feel-good footwear is how notes to self® socks were described in this story on Kansas City’s WDAF-TV. Reporter Sean McDowell featured interviews with company Founder Laura Schmidt, as well as with Naomi’s Hallmark General Manager Caye Crosswhite and local chiropractor Dr. Michelle Robin, both of whom share stories of how the positive affirmations on the socks are making a difference in the lives of men and women, young and old.

On her 'Small Changes Big Shifts' radio program, Dr. Michelle Robin tells listeners how much she loves words…the power of words…and how that translates to her favorite socks from notes to self, LLC. Listen to the Kansas City radio talk show host’s full interview with notes to self Founder Laura Schmidt, whose socks are in over a thousand stores around the country. Dr. Robin’s health and wellness focus is a perfect tie to the positive affirmations delivered by notes to self® socks. Don’t forget to check out the complete line of notes to self® socks you can order online, or see the store...

KCTV 5’s Better KC welcomed notes to self Founder Laura Schmidt to its morning show. Laura told viewers the notes to self® socks have evolved into a great gift-giving phenomenon, whether it’s for an athlete, a patient or a new baby! Check out all the colorful photos of the socks, their positive affirmations and people smiling while they wear them, as featured during the interview!

notes to self® socks were featured on The Today Show! Check out the clip to The Today Show’s Hoda & Kathie Lee segment with Style Editor Bobbie Thomas. The socks look fantastic on NBC’s popular morning show, and notes to self Founder Laura Schmidt’s personal story about the impact of positive affirmations was an important part of the story!
Here is the link to the show!

KSHB-TV’s Kansas City Live welcomed notes to self Founder Laura Schmidt shortly after the New Year. Laura shared the importance of positive affirmations with the show’s viewers, as well as some of the most popular positive affirmations emblazoned on her notes to self socks. Watch the clip to see the story behind how her men’s black, “Cool” socks came to be. It may remind you of someone!
Here’s the link to the KC Live segment!
http://www.kshb.com/dpp/entertainment/kcl/lifestyle-kcl/notes-to-self-puts-inspirational-messages-on-socks

I am looking forward to working with two students from the CAPS (Center for Advanced Professional Studies) program through the Blue Valley School District in Kansas. They will focus on a commercial about notes to self® socks and photography. Before our first meeting, Cade and Jackson had already purchased notes to self® socks - and wore them to the meeting. :) I was impressed. They have great ideas, and I'll share our progress throughout the semester.

Morning news fans had the opportunity to see notes to self Founder Laura Schmidt and her growing collection of socks twice in the last two days! KMBC-TV’s Joel Nichols featured notes to self in his After Words segment on Saturday, May 12, while WDAF-TV interviewed Laura today, May 14. Laura shares great information about the positive affirmations emblazoned on her high quality socks, and even tells viewers about the suggestions she gets for new words that might someday appear on her socks! Laura shared that her favorite sock is “confident.” What’s yours? Laura also reminded viewers that the socks are...

Laura Schmidt and her notes to self socks are featured in the May issues of Leawood and Johnson County Lifestyle magazine. Grab a copy or read it here to see how notes to self socks began, Laura’s motivation and the importance of encouraging positive thinking among our youth. Laura talks about some of the charities she’s supported with her socks and “unleashing” the power of positivity. If you haven’t seen the socks, check out the great photo in the magazines or take a look at our styles, colors and messages while you’re on our site! Read full article at Leawood...

KCTV 5 viewers recently got an up close and personal look at our notes to self socks and all the positive affirmations, colors and styles we have to offer! Weekend Morning Show Host Mark Boyle interviewed notes to self Founder Laura Schmidt about our socks, which are popping up in stores around the metro and the region. Watch what Laura has to say about how the socks are making a difference. Check out the confidence-building messages and vibrant colors from the Chn. 5 set or choose your favorite on our website and Facebook page!

Our notes to self™ socks story is the focus of an article in Star 913, a publication from the Kansas City Star. Check it out online, or grab a copy of the March 28 print edition. The article provides a behind-the-scenes look at how notes to self Founder Laura Schmidt started the company and the importance of giving our children positive affirmations for the field, the court, the classroom and for life! What better way to do that then to see it for yourself on Laura’s notes to self socks! Read, too, about how the socks are manufactured right here in...

notes to self™ NEWS RELEASE February 29, 2012 Contact: Susan McCabe 913.219.8623 suspr@kc.rr.com KANSAS CITY – Mom always said "hold your head high." Now there‟s a reason to look down – all the way to your feet! That‟s because a new line of inspirational socks by Kansas City-based company notes to self, llc is sending positive vibes to both the person wearing the socks and those who may catch a glimpse of the message emblazoned on the bottom of the sole and tops of the toes. Thanks to the passion of notes to self™ Founder Laura Schmidt, the complete line...

Positive affirmations are phrases that we say to ourselves to build confidence and train our minds. They are bold, clear, positive, and stated in the present tense: "I am confident", "I am happy", "I am perfectly me", "I am smart", "I am strong", "I am blessed", etc. They work on the subconscious mind, which is most receptive early in the morning and late at night, because at those times, the conscious filters are not fully in place. Experts recommend writing out your affirmations, as though they are already a reality in your life, and saying them out loud several times...

Thanks for visiting this 2nd edition of our website, launching early January, 2012! If you have suggestions for future product designs or sayings, please let us know. We'd also love to hear how you're enjoying the socks, or any stories about your experiences when wearing them. We hope that they enrich your life, and the lives of those that you share them with! Thanks so much for being part of notes to self!

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"Very easy purchase. While most people buy Notes to Self Socks, I like to also get their notecards and confidence notebooks as well. They make great gifts and really make people smile. Thanks for making it an easy on-line purchasing experience!"

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"These socks are the best. When I spend weekends with my family, I like helping with the chores. The Notes to Self socks on part of the weekly laundry every time I visit - from the 39-year-old's version to the two-year-old's version. I just received the "I've Got This" for my granddaughter going away to college. It will be part of a care package to her. Thanks to all! LLAP"